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Jack and Jacob recap this week in the ACC and look ahead to some juicy duals this weekend. Tune in to hear about the risers and fallers of the week, as well as, the boy's picks.

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Jack and Jacob recap week four of ACC wrestling and look ahead to some juicy duals this weekend. Tune in to hear about the risers and fallers of the week, as well as, the boy's picks for week five.

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Jack and Jacob recap week three of ACC wrestling and look ahead to some juicy duals this weekend. Tune in to hear about the risers and fallers of the week, as well as, the boy's picks for week four.

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On the 35th episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Jacob sits down with UVA 165-pounder, Jake Keating. Fresh off a Top-10 win over Thomas Bullard, Jake chats about his unique journey through youth wrestling. He fills us in on what he had to do to make his dream of wrestling D1 come true, the ups and downs in his collegiate career, and his rise up the ranks in 2021. (Photo Credit: UVA Wrestling - Matt Riley)

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On the 34th episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Jacob sits down with Duke's 197-pounder, Kaden Russell. We have a great conversation about Kaden's journey through wrestling battling several injuries and having tremendous success. He also goes in-depth on why he chose Duke over some other prestigious universities. (Photo Credit: Duke Wrestling)

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Jack and Jacob jump on the horn to recap week two of ACC wrestling and look ahead to the beginning of conference duals this weekend. Tune in to hear about the risers and fallers of the week, as well as, the boy's picks for week three.

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In the third episode of the Cavalier Wrestling Radio, Jacob sits down with Coach Garland and starting heavyweight, Quinn Miller. The guys chat about the dominant opening weekend the Cavs had, Quinn's wild journey to UVA, and how COVID-19 has impacted college wrestling. 

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Jack and Jacob are back on the mic talking wrestling, but this time we actually have matches to talk about! We are also joined early in the show by one of the ACC's top performers in week one.

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Jack and Jacob jump on the horn to chat about the first week of ACC wrestling. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what's in store for the five ACC teams competing this weekend!

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On the 30th episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Jacob sits down with Virginia Tech's stud freshman 125-pounder, Sam Latona. We chat about Sam's high school career growing up in Alabama, his decision to forgo his senior year in high school to move to Blacksburg early, his successful redshirt season, and what his bright future looks like. (Photo Credit: SJanicki Photography) 

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On the 29th episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Jacob sits down with Pitt's 197-pounder, Nino Bonaccorsi. We talk through both Nino's high school and collegiate careers. He also explains his move up to 197 pounds and talks about what his future holds. (Photo Credit: Pitt Wrestling)

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Jack and Jacob sit down to preview the events going down on December 22nd on Rokfin. We will be chatting about the NLWC vs WPWC and the first PWC event! (Photo Credit: Tony Rotundo)

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In this episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, UVA 133-Pounder Louie Hayes joins the show to chat about his wrestling career. We dive into his high school career, his decision to wrestling for Coach Garland at Virginia, and what his future holds.

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Hall of Fame sportswriter, Jason Bryant, joins the show to chat about a few upcoming events and the recent NCAA eligibility ruling.

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Tonight on the podcast, Jacob sits down with UNC Director of Ops to chat about their first event. Later in the show, we bring on Founder of Home Mat Advantage, Sam Herring. Jacob and Sam give their thoughts on the results from the THWC Open and RTC Cup.

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The boys jump on the mic to chat about this weekend's RTC Cup in Cincinnati Ohio. Jack gives us insight into how he prepares to compete this weekend and talks about the stacked 57kg weight. We talk through all the pool matchups and even make some picks. Push-up bets on the line this weekend for Jacob and Jack!

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In the first-ever LIVE Mat Geeks Podcast, Jacob and NEW COHOST 3x All-American Jack Mueller preview the THWC Open going down in Chapel Hill this Friday (December 4th). The guys bring on UNC Head Coach Coleman Scott as well as the Tar Heels' starting 165-pounder Kennedy Monday to talk about the upcoming event.

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In the next episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, we get a chance to sit down with a current legend of the sport 2019 NCAA Champion Mekhi Lewis. Not only did Mekhi become the Hokies' first-ever NCAA Champion in the sport of wrestling, but he also did it as a freshman. That means with this new year of eligibility, he has a shot at becoming the first 5x NCAA Champion. In this 2+ hour episode, we got to learn more about the champ's journey through youth wrestling, why he picked Virginia Tech as his home, his run to an NCAA title as a freshman, and even some about his freestyle career.

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Episode #21 of the Mat Geeks Podcast brings you Cadet WORLD CHAMPION Macey Kilty! In this episode, we chat with Macey about how she got involved in wrestling as a youth, her success in the sport in both the men's and women's divisions, her decision to train at the Olympic Training Center, and how the Tar Heel Wrestling Club is making strides in the sport of women's wrestling. Make sure you tune in to hear the mindset from one of America's young stars in the sport!

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In the next episode of the "Champ Chats" series, Jacob sits down with reigning 149-pound ACC Champ Austin O'Connor. In this episode, we chat about Austin’s successful youth and high school career in Illinois, why he chose to commit to UNC and his mission of winning an NCAA title in 2021.

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In the next episode of the "Champ Chats" series, Jacob sits down with reigning 125-pound ACC Champ Jakob Camacho. We chat about Jakob's journey through wrestling in his early years, why he chose to commit to the Wolfpack, his mindset entering the ACC Finals against the returning NCAA runner-up who had beaten him earlier in the year, and his mission entering into his Sophomore season fresh off his first ACC title.

In the third episode of the "Champ Chats" series, Jacob gets the reigning 197-pound ACC Champ Jay Aiello on the phone. We chat about how Jay's wrestling career evolved in the early years, not being highly recruited, the work he's put in to go from a losing record as a freshman to a national title contender, and what his mindest is entering into his Senior season fresh off an ACC title.

In the second episode of the "Champ Chats" series, Jacob sits down with reigning 133-pound ACC Champ Micky Phillippi. They chat about Micky's journey through youth wrestling in PA, battling through the loss of his father, his decision to leave UVA for Pitt and what his mindest is entering into his Junior season fresh off his second ACC title. 

In the first edition of our new "Champ Chats" series, Jacob sits down with reigning ACC Champ Zach Sherman. They chat about Zach's journey through youth and prep wrestling, making his decision to come to UNC to help build the program, and what his mindest is entering into his Junior season fresh off an ACC title. (Photo credit: UNC Athletics)

In the second episode of Cavalier Wrestling Radio, we dive into the career's of UVA assistant coaches Trent and Travis Paulson. The chat flows through their beginning in wrestling through their competition careers and ultimately what brought them to where they are in their coaching careers today. Tune in to hear some great stories!

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In this episode, Mat Geeks invites the fantasy college wrestling experts on the show to do a deep dive into the last three of the six ACC teams and their fantasy value. We hit on NC State, Pitt, and UVA in this episode! There are a TON of great fantasy options for your lineup in this upcoming season within these three teams!

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In this episode, Mat Geeks invites the fantasy college wrestling experts on the show to do a deep dive into the three of the six ACC teams and their fantasy value. We hit on Duke, UNC, and VT in this episode and will get to the other 3 next episode! There are a TON of great fantasy options for your lineup in this upcoming season within these three teams!

Make sure you check out WrestleStat for the FIRST and ONLY fantasy college wrestling platform! https://www.wrestlestat.com/

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Listen in as Jacob and Anthony chat about this weekend's NLWC event! We talk about how this event helps the sport grow as a whole, as well as, give some picks for the matches on Saturday night! 

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Mike Macc joins the show to talk about his familiarity with being the underdog. He started his college career 11-14 as a freshman and went on to win an NCAA title in his senior year. Now he is matched up with Olympic Champion Kyle Snyder this weekend whom he is 0-1 against. However, Mike cherishes the opportunity and loves being told he can't do something. Tune in to hear Mike's incredible story and his thought on his upcoming match on the NLWC card!

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David McFadden joins the show to talk about the unfortunate ending to his collegiate career, his move to the Pennsylvania RTC, beating Tommy Gantt at Wrestling Underground, and his upcoming match with Jason Nolf on September 19th on Rokfin! Enjoy!

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In the seventh episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Duke Heach Coach Glen Lanham joins the show. Hear about the Blue Devils 2021 lineup straight from the man that's putting it together. Coach Lanham talks about projected starters, guys to watch out for, and more!

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In the first-ever episode of Cavalier Wrestling Radio, we chat about Coach Garland's journey getting into coaching and what it was like building a program in his early days at UVA. We are also joined by former UVA assistant and current head coach at Lock Haven University, Coach Scott Moore. Coach Moore gives us an extra insight into what Garland's early days at UVA were like and what it's like to work with Coach Garland.

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In the sixth episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Virginia Tech Heach Coach Tony Robie joins the show. Hear about the Hokies 2021 lineup straight from the man that's putting it together. Coach Robie talks about projected starters, guys to watch out for, and more!

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In the fifth episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, Pitt Heach Coach Keith Gavin and ACC Champion Micky Phillippi stop by the show. Hear Coach Gavin and Micky chat about their projected starters, guys to watch out for, and more!

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In the fourth episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast Jacob sits down with UNC coach Tony Ramos to chat about all of the big events going on in his life. For those that don't know, Tony and his wife recently had a secret baby and he is preparing for a match on Flograppling's Who's Number One card on October 2nd. Listen in to hear all about Tony's crazy last few weeks!

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In the third episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, we go inside the room at UNC with their head man, Coach Scott. Hear Coach Scott and Clay Lautt chat about the projected starters, guys to watch out for, and more!   

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In the second episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, we dive deep into the Virginia Cavaliers lineup for the coming season with their head man, Coach Garland. Listen in as Coach Garland, Jack Mueller and Jacob chat about the projected starters, guys to watch out for, and more! 

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In the first-ever episode of the Mat Geeks Podcast, we are joined by newly-hired Duke University Assistant Wrestling Coach, Nathan Tomasello. Tomasello is a 4x All-American, 4x Big Ten Champion, and 2015 National Champion.

Topics:

- NATO's move to coaching

- Why he chose Duke

- What's in store for his competition career

- His vision for the future of Duke wrestling

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